Let me tell you a story. We were working with a nonprofit on a lease renewal in Ann Arbor. The original landlord of the building was excellent – the trouble only began when he passed away and his son took over. The lease had what we in the business call ... Read More

Answer: One major mistake is not negotiating renewal options or missing the deadlines to exercise them. This can eliminate leverage and significantly increase future rent costs.

I always love it when I can find the right building for clients and save them money at the same time. Even more fun are the friendships I have been able to create with my clients over the years. Many of my clients have become close personal friends. What do ... Read More

Under Michigan law, a landlord’s agent representing a commercial property is not required to proactively disclose that they do not represent the tenant unless their actions create implied agency or the situation moves toward dual representation.Commercial transactions are treated differently than residential transactions. The law assumes a higher level of ... Read More

A client once called me, thrilled to have found an office space in Farmington Hills, MI, listed at just $1 per square foot near I-696. He wanted me to drop everything and check it out. Sounds amazing, right? Not so fast. The listing was written in California lease language, which quotes ... Read More

Does the song sound familiar? Well, it’s a tune every tenant should be singing – twice a year. That’s right. Every tenant should check their lease expiration date twice, and make sure to start their search at least a year in advance. Wondering why? Doesn’t a year sound a bit ... Read More

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